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Ceri Family History

Ceri Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cerf, Neri, Cervi, Peri, Celi, Cera, Cieri, Cerio, Cerri, Ceci

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Where is the Ceri family from?

You can see how Ceri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceri family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ceri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Ceri families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceri's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ceri families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Ceri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceri census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 115 immigration records available for the last name Ceri. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Ceri. For the veterans among your Ceri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceri lifespan?

Average Ceri life expectancy in 1976 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceri ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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